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Neottia japonica is a small, perennial orchid species
found on forest floors. The stems are erect, measure 5-15cm tall,
are hairless, and have two undulated, triangular-oval-shaped leaves
at the tops. The phyllotaxis is alternate, but due to the small
vertical distance between the two, it appears to be opposite. The
stem tops set inflorescences (racemes) that are about as long as the
stems, with sparse flowers, 2-6 in number, that are pale
purple-brown. The flower stalks are abundant with short hairs,
sepals, and petals bending backward, and the lips are cuneate, 6-8mm
long, and cut themselves into two as if to make an upside-down Y
shape. Bloom time: March-May. |
Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
